Psychologist - Az Burn Center

District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG employs over 650 credentialed providers and more than 350 professional/administrative staff as one of the largest physician groups in the Valley District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley, with over 450 dedicated physicians/APP’s, supported by approximately 100 skilled professional/administrative team members.

DMG is actively recruiting for a Clinical Psychologist to work in the Valleywise Health Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix. 

At Arizona’s only nationally verified burn center, you would be part of a multidisciplinary team of medical, surgical and behavioral health professionals that treat thousands of patients each year and provides the highest level of patient care from initial treatment through rehabilitation.  This is an academic setting with opportunities for participation in research.  DMG and Valleywise Health are core partners in the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient counseling to patients admitted to the Burn Center, and their families
• Participate in daily rounds with care team
• Coordinate care plans (acute, short-term and long-term) with the care team
• Conduct cognitive assessments as clinically necessary

Candidates for the position of psychologist for the Burn Center must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, expertise in health psychology, and be licensed or eligible for Psychology licensure in Arizona.  Experience in providing psychological care in a medical setting is preferred, as is expertise in treatment of post-traumatic and pain conditions.  Clinical research experience is beneficial but not required.  Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills; be able to work with other caregivers as a team; be able to assess and treat individuals of all ages; and be willing to participate in the education of a variety of learners (medical students, nursing students, PA/NP students, psychology students, surgical and ED residents, EMTs/paramedics, military medics, firefighters, etc.) encountered on the Burn Unit.  Faculty appointments are available at the Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona School of Medicine in Phoenix.

DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

• A strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible DAY ONE
• A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
• Four weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
• One week of CME with allowance
• Paid Sick Time
• and more

For consideration, please forward CV by E-mail: practice@dmgaz.org

EOE.

This location is home to many specialty clinics and departments that offer dedicated care, including our Arizona Burn Center, NICU, Trauma Center, Emergency Centers and much more.